DUI crackdown nets 800 arrests across Los Angeles County

A drunken driving crackdown over the past week netted 800 arrests across the county, officials announced Saturday.

From Aug. 15 to Aug. 22, officers from 100 agencies throughout Los Angeles County arrested 800 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs as part of the county’s “Avoid the 100” campaign. In 2013, 975 people were arrested during the same time period.

The crackdown puts more resources into alcohol-related enforcement ahead of and during the Labor Day Weekend, according to Wendy Brewer, the county coordinator.

Checkpoints are expected tonight in Arcadia, West Covina, Baldwin Park, Monrovia, El Monte, South Pasadena and Sierra Madre, with increased patrols in Whittier and Monrovia.

Officials advise people to always designate a driver and to call 911 if you suspect someone is driving drunk.